Where did all the time go?

I have so many drafts that I think it’s just best to summarize each components in this one long entry. Please bear with me.

Studies: Juggle

Juggling work, part-time in house studies and wedding prep is no joke. To be able to accomplish all these by the end of this year without any major breakdown would be a feat on its own. As of today, I have completed 8 practicum observation sessions that are supposed to be completed by the 22nd of September, in other words, I AM DONE WITH PRACTICUM WOOHOO.

Work

It’s teachers’ day today which only means TERM 3 IS OVERRRRRR. 3 Terms down, 1 more term to gooooo. In all honesty, despite the many stressful deadlines that I have to meet for the past 3 terms, I really am rather thankful that my team this year is so supportive. Knowing the number of things I have on my plate, every single team member has been so helpful in taking some things off or doing some things together with me. I really feel blessed to have such awesome team members.

Wedding

Now, for the fun part hehehe *rubs hands together* So many things have been settled, alhamdulillah. Hence, I really do not know where the time has gone to. Maybe what the lad say is logically true, with the amount of work each of us has, it makes the time pass a little faster. The following are not in chronological order because person here is having a period brain.

Berkat

My dearest wonderful mother enlisted the help of one of her closest friend to purchase the berkat item in bulk load. I remember mentioning it before that she already knew what she wanted from the beginning of the wedding planning. To see her stick to that decision until loads of boxes are practically stacked up at home currently, I really am in awe at her determination. At one point of time, she was really disheartened knowing that there might be shipping challenges but alhamdulillah, the satisfaction on her face upon seeing those boxes stacked up, that’s all that matters.

Yesterday, she requested the help of my brother and SIL to bring her across the border to search for the bags for the berkat. I really really think she had lots of fun there hahaha. So technically now, we are just waiting for the thank you tags from our card vendor to be ready and production line shall begin, in shaa Allah.

Card Vendor

Since the end of last year, I think, I have been playing around with the design of the card. Practically diy-ing the card from scratch and even asked the help of the btbs here for suggestions as to where to get them printed. I was even thinking of asking an acquaintance to help out with the printing. However, last two Saturdays (19th August 2017), the Lad and I decided to take a leap of faith in a proper card vendor. We(I) were (was) practically like a kid in the store. Alhamdulillah after a number of deliberations, we paid the deposit and wedding cards, thank you tags and etc were settled.

//Update: They have sent us the draft of the design and I thought I was being picky, but gosh, the Lad is pickier about certain elements hahahaha. Powerpoint is my favourite software ever now btw #jobhazard, with some minor tweaks here and there, sent back what we wanted and waiting for further updates now.

Colour theme

The colour theme for the family was settled way back last year. The tailoring of their clothes were done early this year and almost every month they have to do a fitting check hahahahah just to make sure they still fit the clothes.

Basically in all honesty, many of the elements of the wedding have been thought of since the start of the planning which was early last year. This includes the colour the Lad and I would want our groomsmen and bridesmaids to wear. The Lad managed to settle (as in have already bought all their clothes) his groomsmen attire during the fasting month (so efficient this guy). The groomsmen and bridesmaids will be wearing the same colour throughout the event. That was one thing we discussed and the Lad is okay with.

Deco

On the topic of colour theme, we have met up with K.ak Ma.s and K.ak N.ora with regards to the wedding deco last Wednesday (23rd August 2017). Basically, all the colours have been decided and the layout. The next follow-up will be in October where we will be bringing our mothers as well for the final decision on the menu. *prays everything goes well*

Marriage course

Attended a marriage course by A.pkim with one of my closest friends, R and her partner. We opted for the 1-day course and truth to be told, we all thought that things could have been done with more in-depth detail? Maybe that’s why most of the couples opted for the 2-days course but we did not have the luxury of time for that. I do appreciate the first half of the course though with Ustazah S. DAMN WAS SHE STRICT. I was scared to my wits! R and I was basically squeezing each other’s hands and legs while stealing glances at our partners. Just thinking back of the session makes me shudder. It certainly made me think as to how well of a Muslim am I and so much I have to improve on, we have to improve on, together. What more now.

Gift Trays

Have liaised with the lady in charge and colour of trays, base and ribbons have been decided back in end of July. She told us to get back to her early so that she can set aside the required decorations needed for us. Whee. Now all we need to do is to strike off the remaining items on the list.

Okay, I think that’s about it?

OH WAIT!!!! We’ll be having our outfit selection soooooooon.

SOOOOO EXCITINGGGGGGGGG!

But, help though? Where can I get a good corset / body shaper? 😦

Okay that’s all!